The formal consultation period for the offshore wind farm project begins on Shrove Tuesday 21 February with an exhibition in Swanage. The site is ten…
Author: Leigh Hatts
Leigh Hatts is an experienced walker and has known the local coastline since childhood. He is the author of many successful walking guides.
Sandbanks ‘coldest place’
There are reports this morning of the sea in Poole Harbour being frozen.
Marine cafe at Milford-on-Sea
The Marine’s cafe is open daily 10am to 5pm. At weekends you will find the doors open at 9.30am. The Marine is at the east…
Marchioness of Headfort: Rosie’s portrait for sale
Portraits of The 4th Marquis and Marchioness of Headfort go on sale at Sotheby’s in May. From the year of their marriage in 1901 until…
Stuck in mud at Chewton Bunny
Over the weekend someone became stuck in mud near Chewton Bunny. The report is in the Echo. But this is not new and has happened…
Chewton Bunny: Proposed changes
Christchurch Council plans to change the paths in Chewton Bunny as part of a scheme to allow biking. The consultation runs until early February. The…
Bournemouth has ‘top’ beach
Good to see Bournemouth listed among the world’s ten top beaches along with Cape Cod and Capri.
Scottish National Portrait Gallery & Lord Bute
Just back from visiting the fabulous revamped Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh. Allan Ramsay’s full-length portrait of the 3rd Earl of Bute can be…
Ken Russell at Bournemouth and Highcliffe
Ken Russell lived in Southampton and the New Forest. He knew Highcliffe’s Naish Farm next to Chewton Bunny as a holiday destination in the Thirties….
Poppy appeal & Highcliffe Castle
The launch of the Poppy appeal at Highcliffe Castle was a bold gesture. It is a good place to recall the past especially those who…